List Sponsorship Award 2026 for Helena Schuch

Between monetization and reality check 

Under the title “The Social Costs of On‑Street Parking Spaces: Evaluating Stationary Traffic in Vienna,” Helena Schuch examined how different uses—such as parking, recreation, or outdoor dining—can be monetarily assessed and compared.

Key findings:

• Context dependence: The social value of space strongly depends on location and the local needs of residents.
• Decision basis: Monetary values are an important tool but should not be the sole criterion for political decision‑making.
• Practical relevance: Mathematical models alone are not sufficient; direct exchange with affected stakeholders and on‑site “reality checks” remain indispensable for sustainable urban planning.

This award highlights the high practical relevance of the theses supervised at the institute under the leadership of Astrid Gühnemann and Michael Meschik. We warmly congratulate Helena Schuch on this recognition!